News and issues for equine health professionals
Here’s how vets can carry out five common mildly aversive procedures using learning science and behavior modification techniques.
If foals are diagnosed and treated early they generally have a fair to good chance to make a full recovery.
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.
Removing the ovaries won’t fix other issues, from static shock to bladder adhesions, that can make mares behave badly.
A 15-minute tourniquet application was sufficient to achieve peak synovial amicacin concentrations in the coffin joint.
Advances in how vets manage sepsis, as well as incorporating preventive strategies for laminitis, are leading to improved outcomes.
Cornell researchers found that factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells might help fight bacteria in skin wounds.
Eye specialist Dr. David Wilkie covers ERU (aka moon blindness) clinical signs, causes, exams, treatment, and more.
Resistant bacteria do not necessarily have the ability to cause more severe disease as long as veterinarians identify them promptly and begin appropriate treatment.
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
During AAEP’s Kester News Hour, Dr. Rob MacKay reviewed his favorite studies of 2017, covering EPM, EHV, SAA, and more.
A “GIP” antagonist could provide an alternative way to combat metabolic disease in equids, researchers found.
This confirms the need for good hygiene within vet hospitals to prevent MRSA spread between veterinarians and horses.
Dehydration, fitness, and breeding can lead to specific challenges when treating colicky horses during endurance rides.
Both anti-inflammatory drugs reduced fecal microbial diversity, which could negatively impact horse health.
Both endoscopic techniques provide invaluable information and, in most cases, should be used together, one practitioner says.
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